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Finding the Third Proportional to 554,770 and 812,407

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Solution

The third proportional to 554,770 and 812,407 is: 1,189,691.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,770 : 812,407 = 812,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,770/812,407 = 812,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,770x = 812,407 × 812,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,770x = 660,005,133,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,005,133,649/554,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189,691.46

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